Question

In the triangle shown below, what is the approximate value of x? ( can someone solve this)

Answer 1

\[x=\sqrt{26^2-13^2}\] and a calculator

Answer 2

what i dont think in doing it right i got 507

Answer 3

no that is not right

Answer 4

here is a decimal
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=sqrt%2826^2-13^2%29

Answer 5

since the short side is half the hypotenuse, you have the long sides i \(13\sqrt{3}\) but you are asked for a decimal, so try 22.52